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Affordable Housing DevelopmentWe are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities where people live work shop and play to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social environmental and economic change in our communities.
Department Overview
The W&D Affordable Development business line (Affordable Development) serves as a co-developer and co-sponsor of affordable housing properties. WDAD was formed to collaborate with experienced developers in the acquisition and development of affordable projects. Affordable Development provides pre-development financing and support to local developers and joint development ventures in matters regarding accounting banking construction management construction draws tax credit syndication and other pre-approved processes. Affordable Development is experienced in the development and/or management of multifamily rental housing and tax credit developments.
The Impact You Will Have
The Analyst Development provides analytical and operational support to the W&D Affordable Development team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial and operational reporting updating property-level data and supporting portfolio tracking reporting and presentations. Working closely with the development team the Analyst helps ensure consistent timely and accurate reporting across the Affordable Development portfolio. This position is designed to build a strong foundation in affordable housing finance portfolio management and real estate development analytics serving as a key support role within the team.
Primary Responsibilities
Update and maintain Investment Committee materials reports and related project documentation.
Maintain and update historical financial data within property-level financial models and databases.
Support the preparation and distribution of monthly financial and operational reports.
Assist with compiling quarterly portfolio updates for senior leadership and other stakeholders.
Gather organize and validate financial and operational data from multiple sources for portfolio reporting.
Support analysis of project operating statements budgets and key financial metrics.
Assist with due diligence coordination for development projects ensuring documentation is complete accurate and well-organized.
Update and manage internal data management and tracking tools ensuring data accuracy and standardization across projects.
Coordinate scheduling meeting materials and note-taking for meetings with joint venture partners and internal stakeholders.
Ensure data integrity and timely updates across internal portfolio systems and reporting platforms.
Coordinate with internal partners across development asset management acquisitions accounting and investor relations to support data accuracy and process efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am 5:30 pm local time Tuesday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in business real estate finance accounting economics or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1 year of relevant experience in real estate development affordable housing finance or a related analytical role preferred.
Previous exposure to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) or other affordable housing programs is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to organize analyze and present financial data clearly and accurately.
Solid PowerPoint skills with experience creating clear professional presentation materials.
Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Self-starter capable of working independently while leveraging AI and other analytical tools to improve efficiency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly present findings trends and insights to senior leadership.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to show ownership of your work embrace challenges and growthopportunities and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Demonstrates courtesy respect and thoughtfulness when teaming with colleagues and collaborating with stakeholders
This position has an estimated base salary of $65000 - $75000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicants relevant work experience applicable knowledge skills abilities internal equity and alignment with market data.
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What We Offer
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazines Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) match
-Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health engagement and balance
-Paid maternity and parental leave as well as other family paid leave programs
-Company-paid life short and long-term disability insurance
-Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back volunteer hours and donation matching
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
EEO Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination including harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable law such as race color national origin religion gender identity sexual orientation sex age disability veteran or military status and genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions build professional relationships and develop careers.
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